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ZipZero CEO considers impact of interest rates freeze on shoppers

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The Bank of England decision to leave interest rates frozen at 5.25%. This is the fourth consecutive time, although possible cuts are expected later in the years The freeze also highlights a period of relative stability, marking four consecutive freezes following 14 previous rate increases…

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